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Kia Sorento

2013–2017 only

6,148 classified complaints 16 recalls

536,135 sold in the US for 2013–2017.

89 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2013–2017 Kia Sorento models have 6,148 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 16 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 94,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Sorento report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2017 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 1,152 complaints · 21/10k sold

Median onset: 94,500 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 788 complaints · 15/10k sold

Median onset: 92,500 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 628 complaints · 12/10k sold

Median onset: 57,000 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 561 complaints · 10/10k sold

Median onset: 71,698 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 526 complaints · 9.8/10k sold

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 474 complaints · 8.8/10k sold

Median onset: 77,000 miles. 1.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 228 complaints · 4.3/10k sold

Median onset: 70,000 miles. 21.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 184 complaints · 3.4/10k sold

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 4.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 2013–2017 compare with other Sorento years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2017 model years. See the full Kia Sorento report for every year and full specs/safety data.